DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS 2000 NAVY PENTAGON WASHINGTON, DC 20350-2000 OPNAVINST 8000.16D N4 OPNAV INSTRUCTION 8000.16D From: Chief of Naval Operations Subj: NAVAL ORDNANCE MANAGEMENT POLICY MANUAL Ref: (a) OPNAV M-8000.16, Naval Ordnance Management Policy Manual 1. Purpose. To issue naval ordnance management policies, assign responsibilities, and provide guidance for the proper execution of naval ordnance management policy (NOMP) at all levels of naval ordnance management. This instruction is a complete revision and should be reviewed in its entirety. 2. Cancellation. OPNAVINST 8000.16C and OPNAVINST 4850.1C. 3. Implementations. Reference (a) provides the NOMP Manual as implementation guidance. The following instructions are referenced in the NOMP Manual, but remain as separate instructions: a. OPNAVINST 8010.12G/MCO 8010.12A, Naval Conventional Ordnance Operational Logistics Policy b. OPNAVINST 8015.2B, Conventional Ordnance Inventory Accountability c. OPNAVINST 8020.15A/MCO 8020.13A, Explosive Safety Review, Oversight, and Verification of Response Action involving Military Munitions d. OPNAVINST 8026.2B, Navy Munitions Disposition Policy 4. Background. The NOMP is designed to achieve operational readiness and life cycle management of ammunitions and explosives, as established by Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) with optimum use of manpower, facilities, material, and funds. This is to be accomplished through policy guidance, technical
direction, management, and administration of all programs affecting activities responsible for naval ordnance, including aircraft armament equipment and armament weapons support equipment. The NOMP objective encompasses the maintenance, manufacture, testing, and assessment of all naval ordnance, which will ensure optimum use of resources and the application of a systematic planned maintenance program. It also includes the collection, analysis, and use of pertinent data to effectively improve material readiness, reliability, and safety while simultaneously increasing the efficient and economical management of human, monetary, and material resources. 5. Policies a. The CNO is responsible for the achievement of maximum operational readiness of naval systems, including naval ordnance and associated equipment. b. Ordnance management and technical responsibility contained in this instruction and reference (a) will be applied in conjunction with technical documents developed and issued by Commander, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIRSYSCOM); Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEASYSCOM); Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUPSYSCOM); and Naval Ordnance Safety and Security Activity (NOSSA). c. Activities having physical or accountable custody of naval ordnance are responsible for the proper inventory accuracy and material condition to support any operational tasking. d. All echelons of command are directed to develop and issue necessary amplifying guidance and instructions to ensure that personnel, materials, training programs, and facilities assigned to support naval ordnance management are per their assigned responsibilities. e. Maintenance tasks will be assigned by specific levels deemed necessary to support missions assigned by the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), CNO, and the Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC). The CNO assigns tasks to the naval components of the operating forces; NAVAIRSYSCOM; NAVSEASYSCOM; Commander, Naval Air Reserve Force through Commander, Naval Reserve Force (NAVRESFOR); and the Chief of Naval Air Training through the Naval Education and Training Command. NAVAIRSYSCOM and 2
NAVSEASYSCOM develop and identify the ordnance functions which must be performed in order to carry out assigned ordnance tasks or responsibilities. (1) The maintenance responsibilities of each echelon of command are defined herein. When temporarily required by operational or combat necessity, any appropriate operational authority may authorize, or require, the performance of any maintenance function or task, which is within the capability of the personnel, materials, and facilities available. (2) All workload tasked to a station by NAVAIRSYSCOM and NAVSEASYSCOM will be coordinated with and approved by the parent command of that station. f. Authority to deviate from the policies, procedures, and responsibilities issued by this instruction will be requested to Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) Ordnance Programs and Policy Branch (N411), via the chain of command, with copies to Commander, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake (NAVAIRWARCENWPNDIV) (Code 671200D). 6. Scope. The NOMP encompasses all Navy and Marine Corps activities (with the exception of U.S. Marine Corps activities responsible for 0T cognizant (ammunition) concerned with the use, maintenance, overhaul, production, accountability, and support of naval ordnance and associated equipment. In addition to specifying naval ordnance management and policies, the NOMP addresses interactive programs including maintenance processes, maintenance management, maintenance engineering, fleet support, inventory management, asset and fiscal resources, and associated reporting and automated data processing systems. This instruction outlines command, administrative, and management relationships, and establishes policies for the assignment of maintenance tasks and responsibilities for the conduct of the NOMP. It is the basic document and authority governing the management of naval ordnance. All directives in conflict with the provisions of this instruction shall be revised to ensure conformity. 7. Responsibilities a. The NOMP is sponsored and directed by Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Fleet Readiness and Logistics (CNO (N4)). It 3
is administered through the chain of command, and provided material and technical support by NAVAIRSYSCOM, NAVSEASYSCOM, and NAVSUPSYSCOM. b. NOMP committees are comprised of: (1) Policy Committee (a) The NOMP Policy Committee will monitor the continued development and refinement of the NOMP under the sponsorship of OPNAV (N411). (b) OPNAV (N411) branch head will chair the NOMP Policy Committee. (c) CMC Aviation Supply and Logistics (ASL) 30; Ordnance Maintenance Policy and Resources (OPNAV N411E); Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command; Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet; Commander, NAVAIRSYSCOM; Commander, Naval Air Forces (COMNAVAIRFOR), Atlantic; COMNAVAIRFOR, Pacific; Commander, Marine Forces Command; Commander, Marine Forces, Pacific; Commander, Naval Reserve Forces; Commanding General, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing; Commander, Naval Surface Forces Atlantic; Commander, Naval Surface Forces Pacific; Commander, Submarine Forces; Commander, NAVSEASYSCOM; Commander, Naval Supply Global Logistics Support Ammunition; NOSSA; and Naval Munitions Command shall each provide one representative to serve on this committee. (d) The primary function of the NOMP Policy Committee is to recommend to CNO the policy and procedures required for the continued development, refinement, and use of the NOMP in the operating forces and the shore establishment of the Navy and the Marine Corps. (e) The NOMP Policy Committee normally meets annually, or as directed, by the chairperson. (2) Working Committee (a) A NOMP Working Committee has been established under the sponsorship of OPNAV (N411). 4
Committee. (b) OPNAV (N411) will chair the NOMP Working (c) CMC ASL 30; OPNAV (N411); Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command; Commander, NAVAIRSYSCOM; Naval Surface Warfare Center; COMNAVAIRFOR, Atlantic; COMNAVAIRFOR, Pacific; Commander, Marine Forces Command; Commander, NAVRESFOR; Commanding General, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing; Commander, Naval Surface Forces Atlantic; Commander, Naval Surface Forces Pacific; NAVAIRWARCENWPNDIV, China Lake (Code 671200D); Program Executive Office, Submarines Commander, Submarine Forces Atlantic; Commander, Submarine Forces Pacific; Commander, NAVSEASYSCOM; Commander, Naval Supply Logistics Operations Center Ammunition; NOSSA; and Naval Munitions Command shall each provide one representative to serve on this committee. (d) The NOMP Working Committee is responsible for developing, staffing, and prioritizing the agenda for the NOMP Policy Committee meetings, and for addressing action items assigned by the NOMP Policy Committee. (e) The NOMP Working Committee normally meets semiannually, or as directed by the chairperson. (3) In addition to the Policy Committee and Working Committee commands listed above, when specifically requested, other commands shall each provide a representative to serve in a technical advisory capacity to both the NOMP Policy Committee and Working Committee. 8. Action a. NAVAIRSYSCOM, NAVSEASYSCOM, NAVSUPSYSCOM, and NOSSA are designated as coordinators of this instruction and shall be responsible to OPNAV (N411) for: (1) Interpreting NOMP Policy (using this instruction as the basis) for Navy and Marine Corps commands, contractors, and other military services. (2) Ensuring that the NOMP Program and functions are funded as an integrated core program of weapons life cycle maintenance. 5
(3) Performing other functions and tasks as may be assigned by OPNAV (N411). b. Commander, NAVAIRWARCENWPNDIV, China Lake (Code 671200D) shall be responsible to OPNAV (N411) for: (1) Developing and forwarding recommended changes for approval. (2) Developing and submitting interim changes for approval. (3) Assisting OPNAV (N411) in processing requests for NOMP deviations. (4) Coordinating and incorporating corrections. (5) Preparing approved NOMP changes for printing and distribution. (6) Stocking and distributing this instruction. (7) Coordinating and facilitating NOMP Committee meetings. (8) Maintaining and supporting NOMP CNO Red Shirt Web site and server assigned by OPNAV (N411). (9) Performing other functions and tasks as may be assigned. c. Recommended changes to the policy or procedures issued by this instruction shall be submitted following procedures contained in volume I, chapter 1.1 of reference (a). 9. Records Management. Records created as a result of this instruction, regardless of media and format, shall be managed per SECNAV Manual 5210.1 of January 2012. 10. Forms. The forms prescribed by this instruction are identified in appendix K of reference (a). 6
11. Reports. The reports required by this instruction are exempt from reports control per SECNAV Manual 5214.1 of December 2005. P. H. CULLOM Vice Admiral, U.S. Navy Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Fleet Readiness and Logistics) Distribution: Electronic only, via Department of the Navy Issuances Web site: http://doni.daps.dla.mil 7